East Side fire results in $10K damage to home

YOUNGSTOWN — Fire officials continue to investigate what caused a fire at a 739 Early Road home about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday that did $10,000 in damage, fire reports said.

Reports said the home owner discovered the fire and then called 911. First crews on the scene found smoke coming out of an upstairs room.

The fire started in a corner bedroom and the people inside told firefighters that they heard a crackling sound just before it started, reports said. One firefighter suffered a strained shoulder but there were no other injuries.